Entries from November 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Share Article November 3, 2011, Thursday - Spotlight on Graywolf Press at Central Library
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet
The Graywolf Press Sneak Peek
Join Graywolf Press as we celebrate our sensational upcoming publishing season! Award-winning poet Jeffrey Yang (Vanishing-Line) and acclaimed novelist Mary Rockcastle (In Caddis Wood) will join Graywolf’s Director and Publisher Fiona McCrae and Senior Editor Jeffrey Shotts to present the 2011-2012 list and share their unique perspectives and insights on what’s next in the world of Graywolf. Stick around after the program to pick up the titles that caught your eye, mingle with the authors, and enjoy delectable desserts.
November 3, 2011, Thursday - 'A Peace of My Mind' Book Release Party at Southern Theater
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis photographer John Noltner will celebrate the release of his new book "A Peace of My Mind" with a book release party at the Southern Theater on Thursday, November 3 from 7-9pm.
The event is free and open to the public, and will include speakers, music, a talk by the author / photographer and a Q&A session. There will be food and a cash bar, and signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.
The theater will be filled with artwork from the traveling exhibit for A Peace of My Mind, sharing the stories of 55 inspiring individuals who reflect on what peace means to them, how they work towards it in their lives and what obstacles they have encountered along the way.
November 3, 2011, Thursday - Parker Quartet at MacPhail
Time: 7:30pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South
Impressions: Debussy, Kirchner and Beethoven
Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, in partnership with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will perform two chamber music series this season in downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.
During the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, the Parker Quartet was the first-ever Quartet-in-Residence at the SPCO, and during the 2009-10 season, the quartet was also the first-ever Artist-in-Residence with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM). The SPCO is thrilled to partner with the Parker Quartet once again to bring their exceptional artistry to the Twin Cities community.
November 2, 2011, Wednesday - The Art of a Great Cheese Platter Class at Local D'Lish
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Local D'Lish, 208 N 1st Street
No more guessing what to serve at your next cocktail party. It isn’t just the cheese you put on the platter, but the presentation… And of course, in “Local D’Lish Style,” the story behind it.
November 2, 2011, Wednesday - Reflections on Rachmaninoff at MacPhail
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street South
Reflections on Rachmaninoff Concerto #2 from the perspective of Cuban Jazz Pianist Nachito Herrera.
November 2, 2011, Wednesday - Happy Hour with a Preservationist - Tour of the Grain Exchange
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: Grain Exchange, 400 South Fourth Street
Preserve Minneapolis' November Happy Hour will be at the newly rehabilitated Grain Exchange building.
Constructed in several phases between 1902 and 1955, the building was renovated and restored in the 1980s. The Grain Exchange Trading Floor was included in that restoration project. In the 2000s, trading ceased and the space became vacant. Preservationists were concerned that without a tenant the space could be subdivided and lose its historic character. Fortunately, a new tenant was found for the Trading Floor - CoCo (Coworking and Collaborative Space) - that fits the historic space and brings life back to the floor.
We will tour the exterior and interior of the building with architect Bob Mack, and spend most of the time on the Trading Floor learning how CoCo has adapted the space.
This event is free!
November 1, 2011, Tuesday - Anime Showcase at Central Library
Time: 4:00pm –6:00pm
Location: Pohlad Hall, Central Library
Grades 7-12. Don’t miss this chance to watch an amazing line-up of Japanese animation on the big screen! There's something for everyone. Cosplay is encouraged! Visit http://www.hclib.org/ or stop by the library for more information.
Sponsored by the Anime Twin Cities.
November 1, 2011, Tuesday - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Tour
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, followed by Meet MRP at Aster Cafe from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Location: Entry to the lab is at the intersection of Main Street NE and 3rd Avenue NE (across from Pillsbury A Mill)
This is a special 1-hour tour for the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. It's free and limited to 30 people. RSVP to MHNA: 612-623-7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) is part of the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering. Located on Hennepin Island in the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, conducting cutting-edge fluid mechanics research aimed at finding science-based solutions to major societal challenges in environment, energy, and health.
Since 1938, SAFL has been welcoming collaboration with universities, government agencies, and industry partners from all over the world. Note: This tour is NOT handicap accessible. Please wear flat shoes, no high heels. No kids under 18 and no pets allowed. Photography is allowed and encouraged, but no tripods, please. After the tour join us at the Aster Café to talk more about our neighborhood and river.
This special tour sponsored by Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association and the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership.
